Definitions
- Describing someone who is excessively proud of themselves and their achievements. - Referring to someone who is arrogant and thinks too highly of themselves. - Talking about someone who is full of themselves and their abilities.
- Describing someone who is excessively proud of themselves and their achievements. - Referring to someone who is arrogant and thinks too highly of themselves. - Talking about someone who is full of themselves and their abilities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is excessively proud of themselves.
- 2Both words refer to someone who is arrogant and thinks too highly of themselves.
- 3Both words suggest that the person is full of themselves and their abilities.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Swellheaded is less commonly used than conceited in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Swellheaded has a more negative connotation than conceited, which can be used in a neutral or even positive way.
- 3Collocations: Swellheaded is often used with the verb 'to be' (e.g. 'he is swellheaded'), while conceited is often used with the preposition 'about' (e.g. 'she is conceited about her looks').
Remember this!
Swellheaded and conceited are synonyms that both describe someone who is excessively proud of themselves and their achievements. However, swellheaded is a more informal word with a more negative connotation, suggesting an inflated ego. Conceited, on the other hand, is a more formal word that can be used in a neutral or even positive way, suggesting a sense of self-importance.
